Questions and Answers.pdf
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- Oconaluftee Waterline Replacement
- Solicitation number
- 12441926Q0040
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Department of Agriculture Forest Service
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This is a Questions and Answers document for a federal contract solicitation involving waterline replacement and related infrastructure work at a facility in Cherokee, North Carolina near Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
The project scope includes replacement of approximately 620 linear feet of six-inch main waterline, eight service connections, and multiple hydrants, along with concrete and pavement restoration work totaling 620 square feet. Key specifications address pipe material standards (AWWA C900 DR 18 is confirmed as required for the six-inch main and hydrant leads per SOW revisions), pricing for a two-inch waterline replacement under CLINs 7A and 7B, and optional investigation items (Optional Items 13, 14, and 15) for identification of damaged or deteriorated pipe sections. The solicitation clarifies that the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance does not apply to this work, and that no directional drilling or jack-and-bore work is included. The October 16 site visit at 10:00 AM EST is advisory but recommended for accurate pricing. Required bonding includes a 20 percent bid guarantee and 100 percent performance and payment bonds. The small-business size standard is $45 million. Contractors should price Optional Item 0014 (estimated 40 linear feet of additional six-inch main) as a lump-sum item. Water outages must be minimized with all buildings receiving water restoration by end of each work shift, coordinated in advance with the Center Point of Contact and Contracting Officer's Representative, with extended outages for dormitory facilities permissible between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM.
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1. CLIN 0009 Concrete/Pavement Restoration (LS). Schedule of Items basis is 620 SF (24 in wide crossings plus 100 SF per hydrant). Drawing C2.1 Detail 2 saw cuts 1.0 ft beyond each trench side, and C0.2 and C1.1 Tag 5 add field-verify patching of degraded concrete
Please confirm CLIN 0009 is priced on the 620 SF basis, and that degraded concrete beyond the trench and hydrant patches will be added by change if directed – see updated Schedule of Items and refer to the drawings for the for the pavement repair details.
2. 2 in main north of Building 4. Drawing C1.1 shows a 6 in x 2 in reducer feeding a 2 in main to the blow-off. No length is shown and no Schedule line names a 2 in main (CLIN 0006 is 6 in pipe, CLIN 0012 is the blow-off only)
Please confirm the CLIN in which the 2 in main is to be priced and its approximate length See updated schedule of items and SOW for CLIN 7A and 7B for the 2” waterlines replacement.
3. Main pipe standard. CLIN 0006 calls for 6 in PVC C-900. Specification 33 11 00 Art. 2.2 calls for ASTM D2241 IPS SDR 21, a different outside diameter and fitting system, and 33 11 20 Art.
2.1.B also permits HDPE DR 11
Please confirm which pipe is required for the 6 in main and hydrant leads: AWWA C900 DR 18, D2241 IPS SDR 21, or either . AWWA C900 See SOW Revisions to the 331100 Specifications.
4. Land status. The site is in Cherokee, NC and the drawings reference Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The solicitation does not say whether the work area is on Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians trust land
Please confirm whether the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (registration, fee or hiring preference) applies to this work – TERO does not apply
5. Does the project include any directional drilling or jack-and-bore work? If so, please specify the locations No
6. Once the existing waterline has been excavated and exposed for investigation, if damaged or deteriorated pipe is identified, is the contractor required to replace the affected section as part of Optional Item 1, or would the replacement be considered additional work requiring a Change Order? Optional Item No 13 is the investigation and then Optional Item 14 and 15 and contingent to the findings of 13.
7. Could you clarify three pricing inputs for the 620 LF main, eight services, hydrants and base/optional schedule items? See schedule of items
8. Are as-builts or utility maps available for existing buried line depth, routing and service tie-ins beyond the issued drawings? No Installation
9. May a licensed proposed subcontractor arrange a short escorted site review aŌer the October 16 encouraged visit, and what contact and access noƟce apply? No
10. Is there a maximum occupied-building water outage during a workday beyond restoring water at the end of each shift? Minimize water outages to the extent possible, all buildings shall have water at the end of every work shift. All outages shall be coordinated in advance with the Center Point of Contact and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). If the outage affects the dorms, longer outages can be coordinated from 8:00-4:30PM. If water outages will be affecting buildings other than the dorms, coordination will be key as to not adversely affect the dining hall or restroom facilities for long durations.
11. Which small-business size standard controls: the $45 million figure shown on SAM.gov or the $19 million figure in the solicitation? $45M is correct. $19M is a typo.
12. Is the October 16 site visit advisory or mandatory, and is the stated 10:00 AM time local Eastern time? The site visit is not mandatory, but we advise contractors to attend which will allow for accurate quote. Site visit is scheduled on 16 Oct, 10am EST.
13. What bid-guarantee percentage or amount is required, and what performance/payment bond percentages will apply after award? Bid guarantee- 20% and performance/payment bond- 100%.
14. For option item 0014, should contractors price the estimated 40 LF of additional six-inch main as a lump-sum item exactly as shown? Lump Sum
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